A study into the possibility of gasifying domestic waste to produce alternative fuels

Abstract

At present, the amount of waste generated is increasing, and its nature is more and more complex, which arises the need to develop the capacity of waste processing/ recycling to solve environmental problems. In many countries around the world, urban solid waste gasification technologies are being used extensively. These technologies have both created gas-rich products and limited the formation of dioxin compounds and a large amount of SOx and NOx, which reduces the cost of cleaning after burning. This paper assesses the application potential of a gasification technology for waste treatment, which helps generate energy and essential products, contributing to the economic growth.